Installation Procedure
- Install the control shaft lever assembly into the vehicle and install the retaining clips.
- Install the retaining pin that retains the control shaft lever to shift control shaft of transaxle.
- Tighten the pinch bolt securing the control assembly rod to control shaft lever assembly.
Tighten: Tighten the control assembly rod-to-control lever assembly pinch bolt to 12 N.m (9 lb ft) + 180°.
- Release the transaxle shift control shaft.
- If the transaxle has a spring loaded locking pin, remove the punch from the shift lever and rock the lever back and forth until the lever can be moved freely.
- If there was a plug in the transaxle hole, remove the punch from the shift lever, remove the 87-92-335 , and install the plug. See Special Tools and Equipment .
IMPORTANT: If the transaxle hole plug was damaged during removal, install a new plug during assembly. - Install the hose clip to the 2 power steering lines.
- Pull the AIR tube back to the original position.
- Insert the tube into the hose and install the clamp.
- Ensure the stand-off clip between the AIR tube and the wiring harness is installed correctly.
- Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages & Console.
- Snap the control lever boot into the console opening.
IMPORTANT:
When installing the control shaft lever assembly, guide the shifter rod and transaxle shift fork block in place before installing the retaining clips.
IMPORTANT:
The clamp must be installed with the locking portion facing down.
NOTE:
There is a stand-off clip between the AIR tube and the wiring harness at the front of the transaxle. This must be in place to eliminate the possibility of chafing between the tube and the harness.